3 May 2023

Vape laws tighten in Australia, what's next for New Zealand?

From Morning Report, 8:41 am on 3 May 2023

The government has ruled out following Australia's crackdown on vaping - at least this term.

The Australian federal government has announced tough new measures in an effort to stop young people taking up the habit.

The Health Minister here says a range of proposals are in the consultation phase - but matching what Australia's doing will take time the government simply doesn't have.

Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.